Adil Bouhdadi

Founder & CEO Autone

Adil Bouhdadi is the Co-Founder and CEO of autone, a retail technology company transforming how global brands plan, forecast, and operate. Founded four years ago with the belief that retail deserves better, autone helps brands move beyond firefighting and inefficiencies to anticipate demand, balance inventory, and empower creativity. Backed by world-class investors including General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Speedinvest, Seedcamp, and Motier Ventures, the company raised its Series A in 2024 to accelerate its growth and international expansion. 

Adil’s career has spanned leadership, financial analysis, and strategic planning roles at some of the world’s most iconic fashion houses. As Head of Decision Intelligence at Alexander McQueen, he drove initiatives across sales, demand forecasting, and business planning. His earlier experiences at Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang Inc., and SW1 Studio gave him deep insight into the operational challenges and pressures faced by fast-moving luxury and fashion businesses. 

His entrepreneurial journey is built on both expertise and conviction. An MSc graduate in International Business and Strategy from SKEMA Business School, Adil also completed the Y Combinator program in 2022, further sharpening his vision for a more efficient, sustainable, and creative retail model. 

Today, Adil leads autone with the mission to build a future where retail works better, for people, for businesses, and for the planet.